When New York car accidents occur, everyone who happens to be in the area at the time is placed in a situation of extreme danger.  This includes anyone who may be on a nearby sidewalk and who had nothing to do with the initial crash.  Unfortunately, people who were not on the street, including a father and his infant daughter, were injured along with another person today in a Brooklyn pedestrian accident that was caused by a different crash just seconds earlier.

According to the authorities, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident occurred today when the driver of a Hyundai collided with a livery cab on Eastern Parkway near Thomas Boyland Street.  The initial crash caused the cab to veer out of control and onto the sidewalk, where it hit the man and his infant daughter.  Both were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.  A passenger in the cab was also injured, and police have begun an investigation into the incident to determine fault.

New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our sincere thoughts and support for the people who were injured in this crash.  Fortunately, officials indicated that all of them are expected to survive, and we hope they all make rapid recoveries.  In addition, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 15,000 people are injured and more than 300 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

While more facts would be necessary in order to determine fault for this Brooklyn pedestrian accident, it seems that either the Hyundai driver, the livery cab driver or perhaps both could have been responsible for the injuries suffered.  If that's the result of the investigation and the injured people file New York personal injury lawsuits in response, successful claims could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.